TV channels & antenna towers in Beaverton, Michigan

Beaverton has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W31FF-D, 12 miles to the SSW.

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28TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

1,049population

Network channels in Beaverton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWNEM-TVCBS	5	43 mi	131° SE	Good	Bay City, MI
CWWFQX-TVCW	32.2	46 mi	293° WNW	Good	Cadillac, MI
CBSWWTVCBS	9	46 mi	293° WNW	Fair	Cadillac, MI
FOXWSMHFox	66	50 mi	156° SSE	Good	Flint, MI
ABCWJRT-TVABC	12	50 mi	155° SSE	Fair	Flint, MI
NBCWEYI-TVNBC	25	60 mi	140° SE	Fair	Saginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW	46	60 mi	140° SE	Fair	Bay City, MI
ABCWPBN-TVABC	7.2	66 mi	334° NNW	Fair	Traverse City, MI
ABCWGTUABC	29	66 mi	334° NNW	Weak	Traverse City, MI

Over-the-air TV in Beaverton

Beaverton is a small community of about 1,050 people in Michigan. There are 28 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power and 15 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 farther out. Two of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Bay City, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Bay City's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7.2 (WPBN-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WNEM-TV), NBC on channel 25 (WEYI-TV), Fox on channel 66 (WSMH) and CW on channel 32.2 (WFQX-TV). 4 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Beaverton

The main network towers around Beaverton are in different directions: ABC 334° NNW (66 mi), CBS 131° SE (43 mi), NBC 140° SE (60 mi) and Fox 156° SSE (50 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WFQX-TV and WWTV, transmit from the same tower site about 46 miles northwest of Beaverton (293° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Beaverton at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WPBN-TV (ABC) and WEYI-TV (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Beaverton. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Beaverton

The farthest main network tower for Beaverton is WPBN-TV (ABC), 66 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Beaverton

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W31FF-DLow power	12 mi	209° SSW	Good	Saginaw, MI
W27ET-DLow power	12 mi	209° SSW	Good	Saginaw, MI
W19FG-DLow power	12 mi	209° SSW	Weak	Midland, MI
W34FD-DLow power	28 mi	117° ESE	Weak	Saginaw, MI
WKNX-LDLow power	33 mi	121° ESE	Poor	Bay City, MI
WCMU-TVFull power	37 mi	256° WSW	Good	Mount Pleasant, MI
WFFC-LDLow power	44 mi	140° SE	Poor	Midland, MI
W23EB-DLow power	44 mi	293° WNW	Poor	Cadillac, MI
W15DF-DLow power	46 mi	293° WNW	Poor	Houghton Lake, MI
W19EZ-DLow power	46 mi	293° WNW	Poor	Houghton Lake, MI
WDCQ-TVFull power	47 mi	119° ESE	Fair	Bad Axe, MI
WMNN-LDLow power	48 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Lake City, MI
W31FI-DLow power	48 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W14FD-DLow power	48 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Traverse City, MI
WBWM-LDLow power	48 mi	231° SW	Poor	Mt Pleasant, MI
WAQPFull power	50 mi	155° SSE	Good	Saginaw, MI
W35DQ-DLow power	60 mi	143° SE	Poor	Midland, MI
WXON-LDLow power	63 mi	140° SE	Poor	Flint, MI
WCMVFull power	66 mi	334° NNW	Fair	Cadillac, MI

How Beaverton compares with the rest of Michigan

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Beaverton ranks 268th of 447 places in Michigan: fewer than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 43 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

19% of Michigan's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Midland, 22 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Beaverton: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 334° NNW, the direction of WPBN-TV (ABC), 66 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 14 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Beaverton, MI?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from WPBN-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles NNW of Beaverton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Beaverton, MI?

CBS is on channel 5 from WNEM-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles SE of Beaverton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Beaverton, MI?

NBC is on channel 25 from WEYI-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles SE of Beaverton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Beaverton, MI?

Fox is on channel 66 from WSMH, broadcasting from 50 miles SSE of Beaverton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Beaverton, MI?

CW is on channel 32.2 from WFQX-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles WNW of Beaverton. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Beaverton?

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Beaverton; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Beaverton?

What kind of antenna do I need in Beaverton?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 181° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Beaverton?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Beaverton?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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